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What Causes Persistent Cough In Spite Of Medications?
After having a non productive cough for three weeks he was diagnosed with pneumonia [xray taken] He was on a z pack for 5 days and now a week after he is still having coughing spells [terrible] during the day and at night. He s taking mucinex and robitussin dm . He was on phenergan with codeine but that was no more effective than the robitussin. He s drained physically , taking a lot of naps and fluids.No fever but physically drained. He s taking naps and fluids. Should he be seen again? thanks, Judy
Thu, 5 Mar 2015
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The cough can sometimes last for up to 6 weeks but if it is persistent then he should be evaluated.
It is possible that he may need to be reviewed because additional medication may be needed.
A short course of oral steroids may be needed if there is a reactive lung component to the coughing.
I hope this helps
The cough can sometimes last for up to 6 weeks but if it is persistent then he should be evaluated.
It is possible that he may need to be reviewed because additional medication may be needed.
A short course of oral steroids may be needed if there is a reactive lung component to the coughing.
I hope this helps
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